My mother used to make me watch What Not To Wear, as I was pretty much a fashion don't my whole life. I didn't think I'd learn much by watching the show. I was wrong. I'm not one of those people who got a makeover and then my whole life changed. I know how to dress better than I do. I just refuse to care. But that's me. I still learned things, thanks to the shows two hosts, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly. And one of the things I learned is how much I like Clinton Kelly.

Out in stores today is his new book, I Hate Everyone, Except You, a collection of essays and stories about him and his life. It's not just about his time on television, but he does refer to his days on What Not To Wear and The Chew. It's not just about his childhood, but he does tell stories of friendships, high school, first jobs, and the amusement park he had to go to. And he tells all these stories with his trademark intelligence, wit, and slight snark.

Clinton Kelly is the gay best friend you wish you had. He can get you an invitation to the party, help you get dressed for it (and look fabulous!), be your well-dressed wing man, make sure you're well fed and drunk, help you get home if you need it, and be there the next day for all the bitchy gossip. Although he doesn't have to get you to a party. He can mock porn with you, pull you out of a particularly sticky mud bath, and still come up with 100(ish) article ideas overnight. What a Renaissance man!

Clinton Kelly is a fantastic writer, and this is one of the best memoirs I've read in months. I laughed my head off with this and was so jealous of his close friends. I wish I could have a friend as smart and bitchy and fun as these essays reveal him to be. Read this book, people! It will make your 2017!

(Note: There are some stories in this book that may not appropriate for young readers. Keep that in mind if you are or if you are buying this for a sensitive reader.)

Galleys for I Hate Everyone, Except You provided by the publisher through NetGalley.com.